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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,336 and 209,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,336 and 209,224 is: 449,727.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,336 : 209,224 = 209,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,336/209,224 = 209,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,336x = 209,224 × 209,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,336x = 43,774,682,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,774,682,176/97,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,727.56

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